YEARLY HIGH
1391.3492 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1226.1183 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1298.7053 UGX

2014 BBD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BBD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1391.3492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 1226.1183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 165.2308 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1250.4375 to the December average rate of 1383.0429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1391.3492 was up 2.37% compared to the 2013 peak of 1359.1701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,956,746 UGX
2013 Average 6,466,084 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,130,592 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 826,154.16 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1397.9135
1219.4659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1261.2308, compared to 1336.1798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 74.9490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1261.2308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1336.1798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 43.0525 UGX (High: 1388.8417 / Low: 1345.7892). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.8233 UGX (High: 1391.3492 / Low: 1376.5258).

November Spread (Volatile) ±43.0525
December Spread (Stable) ±14.8233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 16.1009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.1009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1383.0429) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1256.3615), the exchange rate shifted by +126.6814 (+10.08%).

2014 Avg (December) 1383.0429
2013 Avg (December) 1256.3615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1265.2833 1236.6475 1250.4375
February 1263.7092 1226.1183 1234.3365
March 1282.8333 1255.1867 1266.4392
April 1281.8500 1255.1417 1263.3498
May 1274.4258 1259.2367 1264.8607
June 1304.3575 1272.8875 1287.9609
July 1333.0500 1295.6583 1315.5502
August 1311.3683 1296.3500 1305.0081
September 1326.0550 1300.7283 1309.3499
October 1357.1850 1322.3742 1337.8362
November 1388.8417 1345.7892 1366.2913
December 1391.3492 1376.5258 1383.0429